Ancient Greece: Classical Period from 400 B.C. Philosophy and Literature . War with Persian Empire and rise of Alexander the Great.
Lesson Outline
Ancient Greece: Classical Period from 400 B.C. Philosophy and Literature . War with Persian Empire and rise of Alexander the Great. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle: Classic Greek philosophers
advocating different types of thinking in lieu of religion .Challenges to conventional wisdom and thought.
Ancient Greece. Archaic Period and Classical Period. Discussion of 911 causes and effects.
Lesson Outline
Ancient Greece. Archaic Period and Classical Period. Discussion of 911 causes and effects. Video
on Ancient Greece covering Clesithenes "Father of Democracy" , War with Persians, and developments in Philosophy and Literature: Socrates , Plato, and Aristotle.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Ancient Greece, Aiden was highly engaged in this topic because he has previously read about Greek Mythology and the origins of democracy in Greece. We also discussed the important conflict between Greece (Alexander the Great) and the Persian Empire in
the 330 B.C. time period.
Ancient Greece: Highlights of cultural, political, and societal contributions that have influenced numerous other countries and civilizations.
Lesson Outline
Ancient Greece: Highlights of cultural, political, and societal contributions that have influenced numerous other countries and civilizations. Philosophy and literature, democracy, architecture, Greek mythology/gods, theatre plays and "tragedies", food/cuisine, Discussion and description of Greek City-States. Video on 8 Phases of Greek History.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Ancient Greece, Aiden was enamored with the "highlights" and contributions of Ancient Greece to our modern world. These influences include Philosophy and Literature (Classics), Origins of Democracy, Greek Mythology/gods, Architecture , Food, and Theatre plays/tragedies.
Persian Empire: Characteristics, achievements, and decline.
Lesson Outline
Persian Empire: Characteristics, achievements, and decline. Persians had a 5-tier system government, Cyrus the Great was benevolent with countries/regions that he conquered. Persian women had numerous rights equal to men, underground ice caves were used to store food. Persian military was effective due to travel and uniforms that involved lighter weight. Hanging gardens/botanical landscapes were a significant feature n Persian culture along with elaborate rugs. End of Persian Empire due to defeat/takeover by Alexander the Great (Macedonia)
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Although Aiden had MAPP testing earlier today, this History class was not affected and we were able to cover numerous important details about the achievements and characteristics of the Persian Empire. Aiden is well read on this significant period approximately 550 B.C. to 300 B.C.
Assyrian Empire, Intro. to the Persian Empire. Assyrian Empire collapse in 600 B.C. due to overexpansion. Rise of Persian Empire in 650 B.C. and decline in 330 B.C. Persians diverse mix of various cultures/geographical regions. Persians ruled by Kings. Cyrus the Great 630 B.C. was a prominent King of Persia and conqueror. Persian Empire extended from Western Asia, Arabian peninsula, Turkey, North Africa, and partially into Greece.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Aiden has retained his deep interest in the various history topics with major civilizations including the current topic of the Assyrian and Persian Empires.
Assyrian Empire, Kingdom of Kush. Timeline of Assyrian Empire (1300 B.C. -600 B.C), geographical location, defeat of Kush Kingdom. Assyrians were powerful and brutal warriors, used bronze weapons and chariots. Assyrians developed advanced medicine, botanical gardens, and were scholarly.
Governed by kings. Assyrian Empire collapsed due to over expansion.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Assyrian Empire and Kingdom of Kush, Aiden was attentive and focused despite experiencing some family issues outside of school. He is truly a history buff who has gathered many details about Ancient Egypt civilizations and beyond.
Kingdom of Kush: Timeline, government, significant events, culture etc.
Lesson Outline
Kingdom of Kush: Timeline, government, significant events, culture etc. Kush geography region of Nubia (modern Sudan). African people origin, Period from approx. 800 B.C. through 300 A.D. Ruled by Kings and Queens. Conquest of Memphis and Egypt briefly, then defeated by the Assyrians. Kush capital at Meroe, Kush alphabet/writing developed, assimilated into Egyptian culture with small pyramids and modified temples.
Aiden was very embedded in this topic and time period because he has previously read extensive passages from other history books about this fascinating civilization.
Assignment
Read brown text pp. 53-57
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
today's lesson on the Kingdom of Kush is the concluding topic on Ancient Egypt. Aiden was very embedded in this topic and time period because he has previously read extensive passages from other history books about this fascinating civilization.
Kingdom of Kush: Period following the New Kingdom of Egypt.
Lesson Outline
Kingdom of Kush: Period following the New Kingdom of Egypt. Video on Kingdom of Kush and region of Nubia. Culture, conflicts with Assyrians, building great temples and smaller pyramids.
Kingdom of Kush: Timeline, African civilization, culture, government, and conflicts/wars.
Lesson Outline
Kingdom of Kush: Timeline, civilization, culture, government, and conflicts/wars. Kush was located in Nubia, present day south Sudan. Kush rulers/government were Kings and Queens. Timeline of Kingdom of Kush was 1000 B.C. through 300 B.C. with the peak influence/authority of Kush in 700-600 B.C. Kush briefly conquered Egypt, and later was defeated by the Assyrians.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's class, the Kingdom of Kush was the main topic which Aiden is very knowledgeable of
Kush and Egyptian history through the 3 Kingdoms of Egypt and afterward.
